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Rick's Bell H-13H Gunship Build ( FINISHED )

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  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Auburn, Alabama
Posted by rotorwash on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 12:02 AM

Rick,

 Glad to hear no one was killed in the recent tornado there.  Here in Bama we have had some bad ones in the last few years.  Once you hear the freight train coming, you'll never forget the sound.  Take care and I hope you get back to normal soon.  The model is looking great, by the way.

   Ray

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 7:14 PM

Thank you Ray

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 7:16 PM

this was right down my street

Taken by vectren power company

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    January 2013
Posted by cygnusx1 on Saturday, May 17, 2014 7:46 AM

Rick,

Squadron Signal book #1606 H-13 Sioux By my friend Wayne Mutza Mini in Action #6 has some great pics for your build.

Keith Lovern

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Saturday, May 17, 2014 9:11 AM

cygnusx1

Rick,

Squadron Signal book #1606 H-13 Sioux By my friend Wayne Mutza Mini in Action #6 has some great pics for your build.

Keith Lovern

Thank you

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Saturday, May 17, 2014 9:16 AM

I  painted and weather the engine .Then temp. installed engine in the body .

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Sunday, May 18, 2014 4:42 PM

I installed antenna today and  primed the rail system . Today , then temp installed engine  

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Saturday, May 24, 2014 3:53 PM

I painted the rear section and installed the engine with the drive shaft .

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Saturday, May 31, 2014 11:11 AM

Finishing up the cockpit .Not sure ,If I  did the seat right correctly for a leather look .

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    December 2002
  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Saturday, May 31, 2014 11:24 AM

Looks pretty good.  One issue, military ones had fabric seats, not leather.  They were just green canvas.  The rest of the cockpit interior should be light gray too.

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Saturday, May 31, 2014 12:08 PM

Well  isn't that crappy on my part .

Do you think dry brush lite gray will help . I don't want to redo .

Rick  

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    December 2002
  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Saturday, May 31, 2014 5:45 PM

Not really.  I would redo it in gray, but it is up to you.

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Monday, June 2, 2014 5:35 PM

HeavyArty

Not really.  I would redo it in gray, but it is up to you.

Ok I hope this does it . I may need to take off little flory weathering .

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    December 2002
  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, June 2, 2014 5:41 PM

Looks pretty good to me.

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Posted by infofrog on Monday, June 2, 2014 5:43 PM

Better . Good

HEHEEHEHEH

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    February 2003
  • From: East Bethel, MN
Posted by midnightprowler on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 4:44 PM

Very nice.

Hi, I am Lee, I am a plastiholic.

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Posted by infofrog on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 6:15 PM

Thank you for the kindness

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Posted by infofrog on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 6:08 PM

Needs some help here

This spot light under the cockpit , I think has a clear light .

How Do I create a Clear light

Thank you

Phone not great . Took With phone for quick photo

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    December 2002
  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 6:39 PM

Paint the inner surface silver.  Drop a few drops of clear epoxy or PVA glue (Elmer's school glue) into  the painted opening and let dry.  Instant lens.

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 5:19 PM

Little more update .

I have attached the fuel tanks. Then applied  future  for the decal  prep work area's.

I don't know if it's me , I don't care for future .  next model will lean towards a different gloss clear .

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 5:23 PM

I think for my second model , Im getting a little better . Understanding more about the process .

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    February 2003
  • From: East Bethel, MN
Posted by midnightprowler on Thursday, June 12, 2014 4:28 PM

Looking good.

Hi, I am Lee, I am a plastiholic.

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Posted by infofrog on Saturday, June 14, 2014 8:48 AM

midnightprowler

Looking good.

Thank you

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Posted by infofrog on Saturday, June 14, 2014 8:51 AM

Need some help on the decal area

Below  highlighted  .There is different decals options for decal locations .

For the vietnam  bell set up , Would i put ARMY decal here . I like the decal , but manual says its a OH-13H Arctic / desert/ Jungle setup

Thank you

Rick

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: East Bethel, MN
Posted by midnightprowler on Sunday, June 15, 2014 12:24 PM

 http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Army/Bell-OH-13H-Sioux/1953797/M/

Hi, I am Lee, I am a plastiholic.

Co. A, 682 Engineers, Ltchfield, MN, 1980-1986

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1 Corinthians 15:51-54

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    February 2003
  • From: East Bethel, MN
Posted by midnightprowler on Sunday, June 15, 2014 12:32 PM

Hi, I am Lee, I am a plastiholic.

Co. A, 682 Engineers, Ltchfield, MN, 1980-1986

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1 Corinthians 15:51-54

Ask me about Speedway Decals

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    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Sunday, June 15, 2014 12:43 PM

Thank you so much

Rick

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: East Bethel, MN
Posted by midnightprowler on Sunday, June 15, 2014 3:08 PM

Yesglad to help.

Hi, I am Lee, I am a plastiholic.

Co. A, 682 Engineers, Ltchfield, MN, 1980-1986

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1 Corinthians 15:51-54

Ask me about Speedway Decals

  • Member since
    October 2013
Posted by infofrog on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 6:12 PM

 Update

Model is almost finished . Its ready for clear coat Friday then front canopy installed .

This Model has fought me since the beginning. There has been some challenges with model .

But it came out pretty good .

Thank you

Rick

  • Member since
    January 2014
  • From: Toronto
Posted by Rob S. on Thursday, July 3, 2014 5:18 AM

this build is looking good so far, keep it up!

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